Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Tripura to Rebuild Historic Jackson Gate
The government of Tripura has decided to rebuild the Jackson Gate, a historic structure that was demolished in 1981.
This gate was originally built in 1929 to welcome a British governor.
It was a beautiful white structure with four towers, like the Charminar in Hyderabad.
The gate was torn down by the previous government, who said it was too narrow for the road.
Many people are happy that the gate will be rebuilt because it is an important part of Tripura's history and culture.
Historians say that rebuilding the gate will help bring back some of the lost glory of the past.
For the people of Tripura, this is like getting back a piece of their history that they missed for a long time.
Tripura's government announced the reconstruction of the historic Jackson Gate, demolished in 1981.
The gate was originally built in 1929 to welcome Sir Francis Stanley Jackson, the Governor of Bengal.
It was a 30-foot-high, 25-foot-wide structure with four Charminar-style minars.
The gate was demolished by the Left Front government, citing road widening and ideological reasons.
Historians and conservationists support the reconstruction, emphasizing its cultural and historical significance.
- Who
- Tripura government led by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha
- What
- Rebuilding of the historic Jackson Gate
- When
- Announced in November 2023, original gate built in 1929, demolished in 1981
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura, India
- Why
- To restore a cultural and architectural landmark that was demolished in 1981
- Location
- Agartala, Tripura
- Original Construction Year
- 1929
- Demolition Year
- 1981
- Current Chief Minister
- Dr. Manik Saha
- Architectural Style
- Charminar-inspired
- Original Purpose
- Welcome gate for Sir Francis Stanley Jackson
- Height
- 30 feet
- Width
- 25 feet